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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration MB04CAT
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 28 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 94,342 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners and nsr inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 94,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners and nsr inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,351 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing bon inner edges
- Central Front Exhaust bracket detatched
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,990 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025 20 Jun 202622 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 69,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,876 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 65,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,047 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023 20 Jun 202610 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,972 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under shields fitted
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,860 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under shields fitted
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,220 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 20 Jun 202616 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,301 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- front number plate cracked
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- covers fitted obstructing view
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,550 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and on wheels on full lock (2.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- steering damper feels weak
28 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- steering damper feels weak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and on wheels on full lock (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,809 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- covers fitted obstructing view
- both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
23 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,809 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- covers fitted obstructing view
- both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
9 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,514 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,471 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015 20 Jun 202612 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,522 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014 20 Jun 202629 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,429 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 20 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,578 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012 20 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,190 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,204 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010 20 Jun 202626 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,553 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2009 20 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,741 MI
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MB04CAT was registered on 2004-03-26
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